We have a Manifesto? We have a Manifesto! May 30, 2008
Posted by thomas in : Commentary , 3 comments A group of leading evangelicals released an “Evangelical Manifesto” earlier this month at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to somewhat limited fanfare (well, at least I didn’t really hear much about it until today but I have been spending a lot of time in the wilds of central Alberta/watching ESPN and drowning in a pit of unemployed self-loathing), although there have been various articles/interviews in the Guardian, USA Today, NPR, and the Associated Press and beyond - all focusing largely on the political aspects of the document. Which, I have to say, is not surprising given the timing and location of its release - and the relative lack of theological interest/acumen of its initial journalist audience (yes, I do think the media’s exposition and understanding of theology - Muslim, Christian and otherwise - does usually suck. Also I did just use the word “acumen”). But more on that in a moment.Other ways I use my time when I tire of updating my resume or convincing strangers on the phone that I am really a barrel of laughs who will make their workplace amazing and totally awesome… May 29, 2008
Posted by thomas in : Uncategorized , add a commentOver HERE they’re talking about Mark Steyn and human rights commissions and all that fun exciting stuff (hush - no need to try and hide your excitement, I know many of you absolutely feed on this sort of thing). Anyway, since I’ve moved past my Yo Gabba Gabba and haiku unemployment phases (or here’s to hoping) I’ve recently taken to leaving inordinately long blog comments. My comment on Mr. Steyn’s alleged hate speech is posted below to incite your rage/approval and I invite you to join the discussion/debate by clicking here, or that other “HERE” up there, in line number 1.
I grace your Monday with Haiku. (Based on a true story!) May 12, 2008
Posted by thomas in : Uncategorized , 3 commentsI despise haircuts:
they make my neck itch and my
head feel self-conscious.
A Review of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels May 5, 2008
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Sorry, my mouth is too full to talk right now.
And yes, I am eating my unemployment blues away.